List of UK driving licence endorsements
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UK driving licences
may be endorsed by order of the court
s if the driver has been convicted of an offence concerned with driving or operating a vehicle
. An endorsement may also be accompanied by a number of points which can remain on the licence for up to 12 years. Drivers who are also a Magistrate
may retain their points for a longer period than other drivers. If the total of points on a licence equals or exceeds 12, the courts may decide to ban a driver for a period of time.
Driving licence in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, the driving licence is the official document which authorises its holder to operate various types of motor vehicle on public roads. In England, Scotland and Wales they are administered by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and in Northern Ireland by the Driver & Vehicle...
may be endorsed by order of the court
Court
A court is a form of tribunal, often a governmental institution, with the authority to adjudicate legal disputes between parties and carry out the administration of justice in civil, criminal, and administrative matters in accordance with the rule of law...
s if the driver has been convicted of an offence concerned with driving or operating a vehicle
Vehicle
A vehicle is a device that is designed or used to transport people or cargo. Most often vehicles are manufactured, such as bicycles, cars, motorcycles, trains, ships, boats, and aircraft....
. An endorsement may also be accompanied by a number of points which can remain on the licence for up to 12 years. Drivers who are also a Magistrate
Magistrate
A magistrate is an officer of the state; in modern usage the term usually refers to a judge or prosecutor. This was not always the case; in ancient Rome, a magistratus was one of the highest government officers and possessed both judicial and executive powers. Today, in common law systems, a...
may retain their points for a longer period than other drivers. If the total of points on a licence equals or exceeds 12, the courts may decide to ban a driver for a period of time.
| Code | Description | Penalty points | Period endorsements remain on licence (years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC20 | Failing to give particulars or to report an accident within 24 hours | 5 - 10 | |
| DD10 | Driving in a dangerous manner | ||
| LC50 | Driving after a licence has been revoked or refused on medical ground | ||
| MS50 | Motor racing on the highway | ||
| MW10 | Contravention of Special Roads Regulations (excluding speed limits) | ||
| AC10 | Failing to stop after an accident | 5 - 10 | |
| AC30 | Undefined accident offence | ||
| BA10 | Driving while disqualified by order of Court | ||
| BA20 | Driving while disqualified as under age | ||
| BA30 | Attempting to drive while disqualified by order of Court | ||
| CD10 | Driving without due care and attention Driving without due care and attention Driving without due care and attention or careless driving is a moving traffic violation. As a legal term, it is used within the United States and the United Kingdom. It is usually a less serious offence than reckless driving in the United States, and is a less serious offence than dangerous... |
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| CD20 | Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users | ||
| CD30 | Driving without due care and attention Driving without due care and attention Driving without due care and attention or careless driving is a moving traffic violation. As a legal term, it is used within the United States and the United Kingdom. It is usually a less serious offence than reckless driving in the United States, and is a less serious offence than dangerous... /reasonable consideration |
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| CD40 | Causing death through careless driving when unfit through drink | Up to 10 | 11 |
| CD50 | Causing death by careless driving when unfit through drugs | Up to 10 | 11 |
| CD60 | Causing death by careless driving when alcohol level above limit | Up to 10 | 11 |
| CD70 | Causing death by careless driving then failing to supply a specimen | Up to 10 | 11 |
| CU10 | Using a vehicle with defective brakes | ||
| CU20 | Using a vehicle with defective parts or accessories | ||
| CU30 | Using a vehicle with defective tyres | ||
| CU40 | Using a vehicle with defective steering | ||
| CU50 | Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of load or passengers | ||
| CU60 | Undefined failure to comply with Construction and Use Regulations | ||
| CU80 | Using a mobile phone while driving a motor vehicle | 3 | 4 |
| DD20 | Driving at a dangerous speed | ||
| DD30 | Reckless Driving Reckless driving Reckless driving is a major moving traffic violation. As a legal term, it is used within the United States. This offence has been abolished in the United Kingdom and replaced... or Dangerous Driving Dangerous driving Dangerous driving is a statutory offence in England and Wales and Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is also a term of art used in the definition of the offence of causing death by dangerous driving... |
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| DD40 | Driving in a dangerous manner at a dangerous speed or recklessly | 4 | |
| DD50 | Causing death by dangerous driving | ||
| DD60 | Manslaughter or culpable homicide while driving a vehicle | 4 | |
| DD70 | Causing death by reckless driving | ||
| DD80 | Causing death by dangerous driving | 4 | |
| DR10 DR10 A DR10 is a United Kingdom motoring endorsement issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and UK Police which means driving or attempting to drive with a blood alcohol level above the allowable limit. Following an arrest for a DR10 one can expect a ban from driving and a fine... |
Driving or attempting to drive with alcohol concentration above limit | 11 | |
| DR20 | Driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drink or drugs | 11 | |
| DR30 | Driving or attempting to drive then refusing to provide a specimen | 11 | |
| DR40 | In charge of a vehicle with alcohol concentration above limit | 11 | |
| DR50 | In charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink or drugs | ||
| DR60 | Failure to provide a specimen other than driving/ attempting to drive | ||
| DR70 | Failing to provide specimen for breath test | 4 | |
| DR80 | Driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drugs | 11 | |
| DR90 | In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs | ||
| IN10 | Using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks | 6 - 8 | |
| LC10 | Driving without a licence | 3 - 6 | |
| LC20 | Driving while under age | 3 - 6 | |
| LC30 | Driving after making a false declaration about fitness (Licence Application) | 3 - 6 | |
| LC40 | Driving a vehicle having failed to notify a disability | 3 - 6 | |
| MS10 | Leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position | ||
| MS20 | Unlawful pillion riding | ||
| MS30 | Playstreet Offence | ||
| MS40 | Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight or refusing eyesight test | ||
| MS60 | Offences not covered by other codes | ||
| MS70 | Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight | ||
| MS80 | Refusing to submit to an eyesight test | ||
| MS90 | Failing to give information as to identity of driver etc | ||
| PC10 | Undefined contravention of Pedestrian crossing Regulations | ||
| PC20 | Contravention of Pedestrian crossing Regulations with moving vehicle | ||
| PC30 | Contravention of Pedestrian crossing Regulations Stationary vehicle | ||
| PL10 | Provisional driver driving without 'L' Plates | ||
| PL20 | Provisional driver not accompanied by a qualified person | ||
| PL30 | Carrying a person not qualified | ||
| PL40 | Drawing an unauthorised trailer | ||
| PL50 | Undefined failure to comply with the conditions a Provisional Licence | ||
| SC19 | Section 19 (Transport Act 1981 Transport Act 1981 The Transport Act 1981 was a Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom. Amongst other items it introduced the compulsory wearing of seat belts for front seat passengers for a trial period of three year.... ) Disqualification |
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| SC35 | Section 35 (Transport Act 1981 Transport Act 1981 The Transport Act 1981 was a Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom. Amongst other items it introduced the compulsory wearing of seat belts for front seat passengers for a trial period of three year.... ) Disqualification |
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| SP10 | Exceeding goods vehicle speed limit | 3 - 6 | 4 |
| SP20 | Exceeding speed limit for type of vehicle | 3 - 6 | 4 |
| SP30 | Exceeding statutory speed limit on a public road | 3 - 6 | 4 |
| SP40 | Exceeding passenger vehicle speed limit | 3 - 6 | 4 |
| SP50 | Exceeding speed limit on a motorway | 3 - 6 | 4 |
| SP60 | Undefined speed limit offence | 3 - 6 | 4 |
| TS10 | Failing to comply with traffic light signals | ||
| TS20 | Failing to comply with double white lines | ||
| TS30 | Failing to comply with a 'Stop' sign | ||
| TS40 | Failing to comply with directions of a constable or traffic warden | ||
| TS50 | Failing to comply with a traffic sign (Excluding the above signs) | ||
| TS60 | Failing to comply with a school crossing patrol sign | ||
| TS70 | Undefined failure to comply with a traffic direction or sign | ||
| TT99 | Disqualified for having more than 12 points in the “totting up” process | ||
| TT99 | Disqualification due to 12 or more penalty points | ||
| UT10 | Taking and driving away a vehicle without consent or attempt there at | ||
| UT20 | Stealing or attempting to steal a vehicle | ||
| UT30 | Going equipped for stealing or taking a motor vehicle | ||
| UT40 | Taking or attempting to take a vehicle without consent | ||
| UT50 | Aggravated Taking of a vehicle | ||
| XX99 | Disqualified under 'totting-up' procedure | ||
| **99 | Non endorsable offence for which you can be disqualified (Criminal) | ||